amylaceous
[ am-uh-ley-shuhs ]
/ ˌæm əˈleɪ ʃəs /
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adjective
of the nature of starch; starchy.
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amylaceous
/ (ˌæmɪˈleɪʃəs) /
adjective
of or resembling starch
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Medical definitions for amylaceous
amylaceous
[ ăm′ə-lā′shəs ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or resembling starch; starchy.
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